Dystopian fashion has been widely explored by contemporary brands who are looking to tap and embrace public anxiety. Whether it be informed by references to a cult-classic movie or through various graphic and styling decisions, the silhouettes come off edgy and are the perfect way for style-minded individuals to express their anxiety in a tangible manner.
A great example of dystopian fashion would be Syndicate Original — a Ukranian label that dedicated its 2018 Fall/Winter line to extending the narrative essence of George Orwell's '1984.' The novel has been recognized in literary circles and worldwide to be the epitome of dystopian culture. Other brands take a more broad approach to dystopian fashion through bold references to cyberculture.
30 Dystopian Fashion Lines
From Angsty Youth Fashion Editorials to Gritty Cult Fashion Collections:
Kalin Ned — Jul 23, 2019 — Pop Culture
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Indonesian Punk-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Public Culture Launches a Stylish and Graphic-Heavy Line
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Dystopian Americana Fashion Editorials
CALVIN KLEIN 205W39NYC's Lookbook is Artistically Relevant
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Cyber-Themed Menswear Editorials
The Ones 2 Watch 'Dark Web' Fashion Story is Avant-Garde
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Dystopian Cyberpunk Fashion Collections
Crime x Punishment's Line Hints at Sci-Fi & Subcultures
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Anime-Inspired Techwear Editorials
Cloudburst's New Lookbook Draws Inspiration from Akira's Comic
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Graphic Anarchy-Inspired Clothing Lines
Skim Milk Taps into Don Bolles for a Social Commentary
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Dystopian Hand-Carved Jewelry
Captve Makes Accessories with a Narrative
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Apocalyptic Pollution-Detecting Sweaters
Eva Sonneveld Boasts a Chic Air Pollution Detector
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Futuristic Dystopic Womenswear
Kiko Kostadinov Spring/Summer 2019 Takes Cues from Brave New World
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Unapologetic Chain Accessory Collections
Luke Vicious' 'One-of-One Line Boasts Chokers & Earrings
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Dystopian Literature Fashion Lookbooks
Syndicate's Fall/Winter 2018 Shoot Has a Chilling Message
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Old Media-Inspired Fashion Lines
The 2019 OFF-WHITE Collection Taps into Broadcasting Media
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Digital Dystopia Fashion Lookbooks
Jan Cerny's Commentary on Tech is Captured with Glitch Photos
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Luxurious Sci-Fi Backpack Collections
Raf Simons & Eastpak Tap into the Blade Runner Universe
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Dystopic Militaristic Apparel Capsules
KITH and Greg Lauren Designed the Ivy League Draft Capsule
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Edgy Contemporary Fashion
The Represent's Fall/Winter 2019 Collection Points to Youthful Fashion
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Futuristic Dystopian Workwear
HAMCUS Takes on Its Own Version of Workwear from a Dystopic Lens
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Apocalyptic Streetwear Designs
Public Culture Imagined the Apocalypse with Dysfunctional Dystopia*
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Gritty Cult Fashion Collections
UNDERCOVER's 2018 Offerings are Highlighted in a Grungy Editorial
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Voyeurism-Inspired Contemporary Streetwear
SAMIZDAT Launches a Graphic Unisex Fashion Collection
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Avant-Garde Styled Outfits
Koché's Fall 2018 Boasts Silhouettes with Logoless Designs
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Post-Apocalyptic Concept Streetwear
Do Not Bend is Inspired by Post-Cyberpunk and Michael Jackson
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Meaningfully Deconstructed Fashion
Tourne De Transmission Comments on Social Structures with SS18
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Adulthood-Inspired Streetwear Series
Wood Wood Introduces The Before and After Collection For FW18
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Angsty Youth Fashion Editorials
HBX's Latest Photoshoot is Fragmented and Experimental
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Unique Acid-Dyed Clothing Collections
NemeN Boasts Technical Avant-Garde Clothing for SS 19
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Music-Inspired Graphic-Laden Clothing
Stolen Girlfriends Club x Grateful Dead Boast 60s Graphics
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Dystopian Fashion Collaborations
GAIKA's 'Armour In Heaven' Centers on a Futuristic Dystopia
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Apocalyptic Apparel Collections
'Unfortunately, Ready to Wear' Adresses Climate Change Via Fashion
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Dystopian Denim Marketing
Outlier's Slim Dungarees Product Page Depicts "Industrial Ruinism"
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Retro Sci-Fi Clothing Collections
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Luxury Technical Clothing Lines
Y-3 Embraces Performance-Driven Fabrics and Luxury
Eye-Catching Experimental Garments
Emerging Designer IZZY DU Continues to Stun Audiences
Playful Graphic Streetwear Collections
DIVINITIES and BoTT Return with a New Stylish Drop
Vintage-Tinged Militaristic Apparel
The maharishi Spring 2023 Capsule is Inspired by Retro Themes
Consumption-Inspired Fashion Capsules
LOUTRE snd Dover Street Market Work on a New Capsule
Dynamic Sci-Fi Fashion Collabs
Fendi and MAD Architects Join Forces on a Futuristic Capsule
Fall-Centric Rebellious Fashion
KSUBI Presents its Capsule for the Pre-Fall 2023 Season
Undone Luxury Fashion
AVAVAV FW23 Ripped Clothing Right Off of the Runway
Masculinity-Exploring Fashion Collections
Dior Spring 2024 Draws Inspiration from Menswear Codes
Sci-Fantasy Fashion Collections
Forever 21 and Netflix Draw Inspiration from Rebel Moon
Cinematic Fashion Campaigns
Norse Projects Partners with Mikkel Karstad for Its New Campaign
Dystopian Goggle-Paired Parkas
The Junya Watanabe MAN x C.P. Company Canvas Parkas are Functional
Stylish Cold Weather Fashion
AETHER's Fall/Winter 2024 Collection Boasts Fashion and Function
Graphic Garment-Dyed Streetwear
Stüssy and Levi's Join on a New Collection Together
Fantastical Hyper-Utility Fashion Liness
Outlier's Fall 2024 is Titled IDEAS 7 - Dirty Dirty Jobs
Woven Unisex Fall Fashion
Utopia by Peder Cho Unveils its New Capsule for the FW23 Season
Digital Streetwear Collaborations
The Fabricant x Highsnobiety Dropped During Paris Fashion Week
Sophisticated Minimalist Luxury Fashion
Alexander Mcqueen Showcases the Spring/Summer 2024 Capsule
Anime-Inspired Fashion Collections
The DGK x Afro Samurai Collection Pays Homage to Japan
Y2K-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Bench Revival Collection Boasts a Range of Nostalgic Styles
Winter-Ready Minimal Apparel
Axel Arigato Presents a Look at its New Winter Apparel Designs
Refreshed Expressive Fashion Brands
The Cheap Monday Relaunch Retains Its Punk Aesthetics
Avant-Garde Fall Menswear
Rick Owens Unveils the LUXOR Collection for Fall/Winter 2023
Modern Women-Exploring Luxe Fashion
The Fendi SS24 Series was Unveiled on the Runways
Technically Focused Weather-Ready Apparel
Bene Culture Presents its Latest Capsule for SS23
Chic High-Fashion Winter Capsules
Theophilio's Winter 2023 Line is Eye-Catching with Its Leather
Sci-Fi Film-Inspired Fashion
sacai Honors Christopher Nolan with the Interstellar Collection
Fine Art-Inspired Fashion
Pacsun & The Met Collaborated on a Covetable Apparel Capsule
Brutalist Architecture-Inspired Eyewear Lines
Linda Farrow Debuts the Autumn/Winter '24 Collection
Nostalgic Outdoor Collections
Forét Released Its Fall/Winter 2023 Range and It is Timeless
Vintage-Inspired Workwear Capsules
Engineered Garments' Workaday SS24 Taps Vintage Workwear Appeal
Literary-Inspired Apparel
DKNY Honors 35th Anniversary with Kaia Gerber-Fronted Fall Collection
Experimental Summer Technical Fashion
_J.L-A.L_ Launches its SS23 Collection with Technical Cuts
Ukranian Fashion Collections
Freedom Fashion Ukraine Showcases Designers at the Coterie Trade Show
Sartorial Co-Ed Fall Fashion
Soulland Unveils its New Collection for the FW24 Season
Experimental Denim Collections
The Ksubi Fall 2023 'Youtopia' Collection is Modern Art-Inspired
Planet-Friendly Denim Collections
Soorty's Stunning New Denim Pieces Are Sustainably Crafted
Fashionable Phygital Coats
Private Policy AW23 Took to the Metaverse
Narrative-Driven Fashion Lines
The Outlier by Willie Norris Spring/Summer 2024 Theme is ‘Escape’
Opulent Timeless Fashion
Wales Bonner Debuted the Fall/Winter 2023 Twilight Reverie Collection
Reimagined Digital Fashion
The Fabricant's Deep/23 Collection Refreshes Designs from 2017 with AI
Chic Streetwear Fashion Collections
Homme+Femme Recently Debuted Its Spring/Summer 2023 Line
Adaptive Modern Limited Outerwear
Ten c Presents its New Range of Apparel for the Season
Reggae-Inspired Spring Fashion
Nicholas Daly Presents the Reggae Club Capsule for SS24
Durable Outdoor-Centric Lifestyle Apparel
The North Face Presents the Ripstop Collection
Captivating Cozy Fall Fashion
Aries' Fall/Winter 2023 Capsule is Playful and Unique
Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion
Noki & the NESTT Showcase an Upcycled Fashion Collection
Sophisticated Technical Fall Fashion
Kaptain Sunshine Presents its New Range for the FW23 Season
Luxe Fall-Centric Fashion Capsules
mfpen Unveils its Latest Capsule for the FW23 Season
Fall-Ready Militaristic Streetwear
maharishi Presents its New Capsule Designed for FW23
Textile Fashion Exhibitions
New Order of Fashion Presents Regeneration: Fashion From The Ground Up
Chic Modern Fashion Collections
Hugo X Les Benjamins Blends Eastern and Western Fashion
Design-Inspired Activewear Lines
The DSGN Studio AW24 Capsule is Available on boohoo’s Us Website
Luxurious Dreamy Fashion Collections
Dior and ERL's California Couture Range is Making a Splash
Authentic Denim Collections
Calvin Klein Emphasizes Youthful and Classic for Fall 2023
Avant-Garde Sporty Fall Fashion
Y-3 Presents its Latest Capsule for the FW23 Season
Ultra-Stylish Tween Clothing Collections
Hayden Girls Offers a Diverse Range of Tween Clothing
Folklore-Inspired Spring Fashion
Paolina Russo Presents her New Capsule for Spring 2024
Edgy High-End Fashion Collections
Alexander Wang Debuts the Ultra-Edgy Garage Collection
Self-Referencing Fashion Collections
For Fall/Winter 2023, UNDERCOVER is Reimagining Old Design
Designer-Approved Mid-Century Fashion Lines
JW Anderson and Uniqlo Embrace Mid-Century Aesthetics
Ukrainian Creative High-Fashion Brands
Angel for Fashion Debuts THEO's Latest Collection
Punk Rock-Informed Fall Fashion
Av Vattev Designs the superculture Collection for FW24
Secondhand Fashion Editorials
Vinted Styled a Shoot Exclusively with Vinted Finds
Elevated Timeless Fashion
VTMNTS' Fall/Winter 2023 Boasts a Neutral Wardrobe with a Style Twist
Androgynous Resort Fashion Capsules
Edward Crutchley Presents his Latest Resort Capsule
Outerwear-Centric Fall Fashion
Bene Culture Presents its Latest Collection for the Season
Digital Fashion Designer Incubators
The SYKY Collective Represents the Future of Luxury Fashion
Oversized Winter Fashion Collections
Fear of God's American Symphony Collection Has Dropped
Slick Monochromatic Fashion Collections
Stone Island Boasts a Minimalist Color Palette for SS23
Industrial Sci-Fi Backpacks
The SPRAYGROUND x Dune Collection Has an Otherworldly Design
High School-Inspired Autumn Fashion
ERL Presents a Look at its FW24 Collection of Retro Themes
Abstract Artful Spring Streetwear
Hyo Isak Presents its New Range of Apparel for the SS23 Season
Gothic-Themed Embroidered Streetwear
Heaven Can Wait Presents its Latest Collection for 2023
Timeless Workwear Collections
visvim Just Recently Released Its Fall/Winter 2023 Offerings
Earth-Toned Technical Garments
Hyein Seo Releases an Incredibly Minimalist Technical Fashion Line
Rebellious Winter Apparel Collections
Streetwear Brand Ksubi's 'DEMOCRAZY' Drop is Unconventional
Structured Fall-Centric Luxe Fashion
Alexander McQueen Unveils the Autonomy Collection for FW23
Reimagined Hybrid Futuristic Sportswear
LUEDER Presents Hybrid Looks for SS24 During LFW
Retailer-Collaborative Fall Streetwear
Stüssy Presents Another Collection Alongside DSM London
Workwear-Inspired Fashion Collections
The Fendi Spring/Summer 2024 is Chic and Ultra-Functional
Industrial Worker-inspired Fashion Capsules
Maharishi Draws Inspiration from Industrial Workwear
Boldly Accented Outwear Capsules
DGK's Fall 2024 is Dubbed Mindset Collection
Elevated Contemporary Sportswear Lines
Admiral Sporting Goods Co. Re-Interprets Classic Designs
Denim-Based Summer Fashion
A1 Denim Highlights Themes from the 90s for the SS23 Capsule
Wasteful Fashion Campaigns
Vestiaire Collective Reminded People to Shop Mindfully on Black Friday
Cheerful Spring-Ready Collaborative Fashion
Diane von Furstenberg Works on a Capsule with Target
Ancient Mythology-Inspired Fall Fashion
Endless Joy Presents its Capsule for the FW23 Season
Spring-Ready Fashion Editorials
The Garbstore Presents its New Campaign for the SS23 Season
British Vintage-Tinged Streetwear
Yardsale Presents its Latest Collection of Retro Looks
Thrifter-Themed Fall Streetwear
Patta Presents its Latest Collection for the FW23 Season
Romantic Narrative-Inspired Fashion
Edward Cuming Unveils a New Capsule for the SS24 Season
Cult Movies-Inspired Graphic Streetwear
Place+Faces Presents the Film Club Collection
Collaborative Gorpcore-Themed Apparel
IVY PARK and adidas Continue to Grow its Expansive Capsule
Graphic-Centric Minimal Streetwear
Drama Call Presents a Look at its Newest Collection
Monochrome Pixelated Clothing Collections
LOEWE's Recent Line Boasts 8-Bit Video Game Aesthetics
Nostalgic Fall Elevated Outerwear
Engineered Garments Presents its New FW23 Collection
Vintage-Inspired Fashion Collaborations
Lee® and Daydreamer® Launch a Limited-Edition Fashion Line
Theatrical Play-Inspired Fashion Capsules
HADES' New Capsule is Inspired by Huis Clos (No Exit)
Y2K-Inspired Co-Ed Luxe Fashion
Wood Wood Presents the Heaven Out There Series for FW23
Unpredictable Spring-Centric Fashion
Y/Project Presents a Look at its New Capsule for SS24
Elevated Grunge Streetwear
Ksubi's Express to Mars Spring 2024 Collection is Detail-Oriented
Functional Militaristic Fall Apparel
maharishi Presents its New Campaign for the FW23 Season
Liberating Themed Fashion Capsules
AELIZA Presents its New Extensive Autonomy Capsule
Archive-Inspired Retro Luxe Fashion
Jean Paul Gautier PResents the TATTOO Collection
Cycle-Ready Vibrant Streetwear
Lydia Bolton Designs a New Streetwear Capsule with Lime
Experimental Fall-Centric Fashion Capsules
Acne Studios Presents its New Capsule for FW23
Fall-Centric Simplistic Apparel
Sage Nation Presents a New Collection for the FW23 Season
Graphic Streetwear Collections
Liminal Work Shop Presents the New Scatter Collection
Unpredictable Fashion Collections
Our Legacy Debuts Its Spring 2024 Line, Titled 'Snow in April'
Futuristic Fall-Centric Fashion
IZZY DU Presents her New ORIGINS Collection for FW23
Designer-Approved Western Apparel
Dapper Dan Debuts a New Spring Collection with GAP
Urban Functional Fall Techwear
C.P. Company Introduces a Look at its FW24 Collection
Irish Folklore-Inspired Fashion
UNDERCOVER Presents its New Collection for the SS24 Season
Community-Focused Fall Fashion
Feng Chen Wang Presents its New Collection for the FW23 Season
Fantastical Tale-Inspired Fall Fashion
HERESY Unveils the Ground Work Collection for FW23
70s-Inspired Elegant Fashion Lines
Mfpen's Fall/Winter 2023 Boasts a Touch of Contemporaneity
Pleats-accented Fashion Collection
Issey Miyake Embraces Pleated Fashion for Spring/Summer 2024
Contemporary Workwear-Inspired Fashion
Madhappy Debuted Its Utility-Focused Pre-Fall 2023 Range
Simplistic Everyday Fashion Designs
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Americana-Inspired Spring Fashion
Woolrich Presents Origin Stories: Americana for SS24
Luxurious Spring-Ready Streetwear
AMBUSH Presents a Look at its New Collection for SS24
Color-Changing Fall Fashion
Anrealage Unveils New Clothing Designs at Paris Fashion Week
Light Colored Puffy Outerwear
Unknown Debuts New Drop, Featuring Puffer Jackets and Vests
Utilitarian Fall-Focused Fashion
The Theory Project by Lucas Ossendrijver Readies for FW23
Minimal Fall-Ready Luxe Streetwear
Fear of God Presents its Latest Capsule for Fall 2023
Luxe America-Inspired Fashion Brands
DIALLO is a New Fashion Imprint with Americana Themes
Metamorphosing Fall-Ready Fashion
DZHUS Presents its New Seasonal Transit Collection
Humanity-Exploring Fall Fashion Capsules
XANDER ZHOU Presents STREET CORNER 3.0 For FW23